Recruiting Instructions for Captain William Preston of the 4th Sub Legion at Lynchburg Virginia
Item
Type
Printed Document Signed
Title
Recruiting Instructions for Captain William Preston of the 4th Sub Legion at Lynchburg Virginia
Description
Preston is to commence recruiting at Lynchburg, Virginia. Contractor will be appointed to provide assistance. Discusses the standards for recruiting; the matter of integrity and candor; time of service; pay; ethics; physical standards. Recruits must be informed of articles of war. Includes the oath of allegiance. No negro, mulatto, or indian is to be recruited. Must have been in country five years. Give guidance on training methods, musters, returns. Section 15 is crossed out.
year created
1796
month created
07
day created
18
author
sent from location
War Office
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
William Preston
James McHenry
notable location
War Office
Lynchburg, Virginia
notable item/thing
recruiting
Act of the 30 May 1796
recruit qualifications
oath
document number
1796071800001
page start
1
number of pages
4
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | CSB05 (4 pages) | Collection: Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection | B:1, f:57 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | William Preston | [unknown] | [n/a] |